Grades 6-8: Stand Against Bullying

Content Provider		McMillen Center for Health Education
Contact Information		Paula Crouch schedule@mcmillencenter.org 600 Jim Kelley Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46816 United States Phone: (888) 240-7268 Fax: (260) 456-9655
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8
Maximum Number of Participants		For optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 35 students but there is no absolute maximum.
Minimum Number of Participants		1
Primary Disciplines		Character Education, Community Interests, Family & Consumer Science, Health/Physical Education
Program Description		Statistics show that 1 out of 5 students have reported that they have been bullied “sometimes” or more often within a school term. This program will take an in-depth look at bullying. Students will be educated about all types of bullying including: cyber bullying, sexual orientation bullying, special needs or disabilities bullying, and conduct problems bullying. Students will also learn what role they should take in a bullying situation. This program will help students discover that bullying hurts both the target and the bully, whether it is physical, emotional, or technical bullying.
Program Format		1.Facts vs Myths activity to determine beliefs about bullying 2.Story told of an actual target of bullying 3.Who are you activity regarding who is involved in bullying situation 4.Video and discussion about who and what and the effects of bullying 5.Students will name specific adults to whom they would report bullying situations
Objectives		1.Define bullying. 2.Identify the roles students play in the Bullying Circle. 3.Identify examples of bullying. 4.Recognize some of the myths about bullying. 5.List some characteristics of a person who would bully others. 6.Identify steps to take if you or others are being bullied. 7.Recognize the four anti-bullying rules: (a) will not bully others, (b) try to help students who are bullied, (c) include students who are left out, and (d) if we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school or at home. 8.Identify trusted adults that students could turn to if they are being bullied.
National Standards to which this program aligns		US National Health Education Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8. All programs meet UK National Curriculum concepts for PSHE in Key Stages 1-4. Please see our website: www.mcmillencenter.org for more information or phone from the UK 001 260 456 4511.
State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns		Please see our website at www.mcmillencenter.org for the alignment to the Indiana and National Academic Standards for Health Education.
Program Length		45 minutes
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Point to Point Cost: $150.00 By Request Cost: $150.00
Program Fee Notes		For the UK, fee is 98 British Pounds. Please include a purchase order number when you submit a reservation. Bridging fees will be paid by the customer. An invoice will be sent after successful delivery of each program. A 1 ½ % late charge will be added thirty days after the invoice date. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to your confirmed videoconference date to avoid billing. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice. Checks should be made to McMillen Center for Health Education in US Dollars. Non payment will result in the denial of further registration from your organization.
Cancellation Policy		A full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 24 hours notice. We will not charge for programs cancelled due to natural causes or if there are technical problems that do not allow a connection.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		We are an IP provider. Other capabilities with systems that are compliant with H.323 and recommend a minimum connection line speed of 384kbps, but can accommodate a maximum speed of 2Mbps. The school or host organization is responsible for scheduling all bridge connections. The host organization should plan to connect with the McMillen Center 10 minutes prior to the start of the program. We recommend scheduling a test call prior to the date of your program. Our IP address is: 71.127.84.124

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Grades 9-12: Bullying: Imbalance of Power

Content Provider		McMillen Center for Health Education
Contact Information		Paula Crouch schedule@mcmillencenter.org 600 Jim Kelley Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46816 United States Phone: (888) 240-7268 Fax: (260) 456-9655
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Maximum Number of Participants		For optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 35 students but there is no absolute maximum.
Minimum Number of Participants		1
Primary Disciplines		Character Education, Community Interests, Family & Consumer Science, Health/Physical Education
Program Description		This program is designed for students to look at effects of sexual harassment, stereotyping, and bullying within their school community and their place of employment. As students become more independent and join the workforce, they need to be aware of their rights, responsibilities, and duties as a young adult. Students will learn the proper way to communicate with others, ways to handle conflict and confrontation, discuss ways to deal with effects of stereotyping, bullying, or sexual harassment, and look at ways to become positive leaders and role models in their community and workplace.
Program Format		1. Depiction of popular television show and discussion of appropriate/inappropriate behaviors. 2. Game which encourages students to look at their own stereotypes based on appearance. 3. Scenario discussions about how to deal with real situations. 4. Encouragement to follow proper channels for reporting.
Objectives		1.Define bullying. 2.Recognize the different types of bullying at work and school. 3.Define harassment. 4.Identify the different types of harassment. 5.Define what a stereotype is. 6.Recognize that society and media can influence stereotypes and bias towards different groups of people. 7.List the steps of appropriate communication when dealing with classmates or co-workers. 8.List steps to deal with conflict situations.
National Standards to which this program aligns		US National Health Education Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8. All programs meet UK National Curriculum concepts for PSHE in Key Stages 1-4. Please see our website: www.mcmillencenter.org for more information or phone from the UK 001 260 456 4511.
State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns		Please see our website at www.mcmillencenter.org for the alignment to the Indiana and National Academic Standards for Health Education.
Program Length		45 minutes
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Point to Point Cost: $150.00 By Request Cost: $150.00
Program Fee Notes		For the UK, fee is 98 British Pounds. Please include a purchase order number when you submit a reservation. Bridging fees will be paid by the customer. An invoice will be sent after successful delivery of each program. A 1 ½ % late charge will be added thirty days after the invoice date. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to your confirmed videoconference date to avoid billing. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice. Checks should be made to McMillen Center for Health Education in US Dollars. Non payment will result in the denial of further registration from your organization.
Cancellation Policy		A full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 24 hours notice. We will not charge for programs cancelled due to natural causes or if there are technical problems that do not allow a connection.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		We are an IP provider. Other capabilities with systems that are compliant with H.323 and recommend a minimum connection line speed of 384kbps, but can accommodate a maximum speed of 2Mbps. The school or host organization is responsible for scheduling all bridge connections. The host organization should plan to connect with the McMillen Center 10 minutes prior to the start of the program. We recommend scheduling a test call prior to the date of your program. Our IP address is: 71.127.84.124

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Grades 1-5: Mrs. Forbes, Presidential Housekeeper

Type of Organization		Arts/Cultural/Museum
Providing Distance Learning Programs Since		2008
Contact Information		Becca Milfeld bmilfeld@mountvernon.org Po Box 110 Mount Vernon, VA 22121 United States Phone: (703) 799-8627
Website URL		http://www.mountvernon.org/learn
About the Content Provider		Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. It is now the most popular historic estate in America. The Mount Vernon Education Dept. strives to educate about George Washington through student programs, professional development, and teaching materials.
This Provider Broadcasts Over		ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 56 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 K IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Schools dial us, please.
Programs are available		By Request
Primary Disciplines addressed through programs		Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Social Studies/History

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